Shan Horse

Shan Horse
Conservation statusFAO (2007): not at risk[1]: 81 
Other names
  • Shan Myinn[2]
  • Shan Pony[2]
  • Pegu Pony[3]: 141 
Country of originMyanmar
DistributionShan Highland
Use
Traits
Height
  • average 132 cm[4]: 502 
Colourdark colours
grey

The Shan Horse or Shan Myinn is a breed of small mountain horse or pony from the Shan Highland, in Shan State in eastern Myanmar (Burma).[2] It was traditionally bred by the Shan people of that area.[3]: 141  It is one of two horse breeds in Myanmar, the other being the Burmese Horse.[5] It is similar to the Indian Manipuri, Spiti and Bhutia breeds of small horse or pony.[4]: 502 

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